Germany: EU’s largest economy faces ‘big deterioration’ – and risks slipping back into recession September 11, 2023 It was not long ago that Germany was driving growth in the bloc. Now it is being labelled the 'sick man of Europe'. Where did it all go wrong?
Novak Djokovic makes pledge after equalling Grand Slam record at US Open September 11, 2023 Novak Djokovic has warned that he has no plans to hang up his racket after equalling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
UK and India can ‘work through’ trade deal obstacles, PM says September 9, 2023 Rishi Sunak has signalled there is optimism the UK can conclude a trade deal with India after saying the two countries can “work through” the final negotiation hurdles. Statements made by the Prime Minister and No 10 following a meeting with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on the fringes of the G20 summit suggested fresh [...]
Rishi Sunak at G20 in India with hopes for post Brexit trade deal talks September 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to land in New Delhi for the G20 summit in what No10 called a “historic moment”, amid trade deal negotiations to land an agreement with India. The prime minister, travelling with his wife Akshata Murty, will meet Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks. And officials have not ruled out [...]
UK sanctions Russia cyber gang that targeted hospitals during Covid September 7, 2023 UK sanctions have been announced against 11 members of a Russian cybercrime gang behind the hacking of hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. Britain and the United States acted together to slap the Russian nationals with asset freezes and travel bans, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said on Thursday. The so-called TrickBot Group is [...]
Daniil Medvedev makes morbid prediction as temperatures soar at US Open September 7, 2023 Men’s world No3 Daniil Medvedev has claimed that “a player is going to die” in sweltering conditions at the US Open.
British American Tobacco completes long-awaited exit from Russia, just 18 months late September 7, 2023 Around 2,500 people are employed in Russia, where the firm has 75 regional offices and a manufacturing facility.
Virgin Media O2 buys ex-Russian owned Upp — but won’t keep it September 6, 2023 Late last year, the UK government ordered Russian oligarch-backed investment company Letterone to sell Upp, saying the ownership was a national security risk.
G7 price cap restrains Russian oil revenues but Kremlin still finding buyers September 6, 2023 Price caps on Russian oil and gas have managed to drive down oil revenues and keep prices in check for consumers, experts suggest.
Gas prices nudge higher after Chevron workers vote to strike at Aussie LNG sites September 5, 2023 Workers at a key liquefied natural gas plant in Australia will engage in a full-scale strike for two weeks this month.